Unconfirmed Report Indicates Onyeka Onwenu Dies After Slump At Birthday Party ~ OsazuwaAkonedo #Okoli #Onwenu #Onyeka #Reddington #Stella https://osazuwaakonedo.news/unconfirmed-report-indicates-onyeka-onwenu-dies-after-slump-at-birthday-party/31/07/2024/ #Breaking News Published: July 31st, 2024 Reshared: July 31, 2024 6:48 am One of the notable Nigerian writers and music icons that have played a vital role in
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00:00One of the notable Nigerian writers and music icons that have played a vital role in the
00:03advancement of the country, Onyeka Onwenu has been reported dead after she slumped at
00:07a friend's birthday party on Tuesday night in Lagos state.
00:10The legendary Nigerian singer, writer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu reportedly died at
00:14the age of 72.
00:16She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after
00:19slumping at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoni.
00:22Siniche News Media, according to Punch newspaper, reported that an eyewitness who was at the
00:26party confirmed the news.
00:28It is very sad, Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoni today,
00:32Tuesday, July 30, 2024, and after performing, she slumped.
00:36However, the deceased's family has yet to announce her death as of press time.
00:40Onwenu will be remembered for her music albums such as In the Morning Light and Dancing in
00:45the Sun.
00:46She also featured in the half of a Yellow Sun and Lion's Heart, among others.
00:50Rino Omokri, former presidential spokesperson on New Media in a message few hours ago said,
00:55I am heartbroken at the news of the death of veteran singer, broadcaster, and actress,
00:59Onyeka Onwenu, at 72.
01:02I knew her, and we bonded over my love for her music, which added value to my early years.
01:07It was one of the greatest honors of my life to collaborate with her and Panam Percival
01:10on a charity single I executed, like produced.
01:13She was called the elegant stallion for a reason, and the reason is that she elevated
01:17music and artistry with her natural charm and stage presence.
01:20Onyeka Onwenu was a great asset to Nigeria and a significant star on the African continent
01:25and beyond.
01:26She will be greatly missed.
01:27May her soul rest in peace.
01:29Onyeka Onwenu, January 31st, 1952 to July 31st, 2024, gone but never to be forgotten.
01:35Koike Lidia in a Facebook post also said, Onyeka Onwenu 1984 documentary of Nigeria
01:41will help you to understand that Nigeria has been buried from time immemorial and cannot
01:45be fixed.
01:46All Movie Gists said, Onyeka Onwenu was a multi-talented star whose legacy will forever
01:50shine in Nollywood and the music industry.
01:52Her unforgettable roles in films like Women's Court, Rising Moon, Half of a Yellow Sun,
01:57and Lionheart are just a few examples of her incredible talent and contributions to the
02:01industry.
02:02Additionally, her music touched many hearts, blending soulful melodies with meaningful
02:06lyrics.
02:07She will always be remembered for her vibrant spirit, immense talent, and the beautiful
02:11songs she gifted us.
02:12Rest in peace, Onyeka.
02:14Your legacy lives on.
02:15Onyeka Onwenu, born on May 31st, 1952, had a career that spanned over four decades.
02:21She was not only a renowned singer and songwriter but also an actress, journalist, and politician.
02:26Her first album with Polygram, In the Morning Light, was released in 1984.
02:31Some of her most popular songs include One Love, Igogogu, and Gekwe.
02:51What has happened to us?
02:53We've had our independence for more than 20 years.
02:56By third world standards, we have a well-educated elite.
03:00We had a productive farming economy.
03:02We have minerals.
03:03And we discovered a few years ago that we had oil, a lot of oil.
03:08Yet today we're importing food that we should be growing.
03:11We are a bankrupt nation, and we have an international reputation for large-scale
03:15corruption.
03:16Many of our people are unhappy, and some even hungry.
03:20What has gone wrong?
03:22This is what I set out to explore.
03:24We sensed that change had to come to our nation, that our people wouldn't continue to accept
03:29the inefficient, corrupt civilian government of President Chagare.
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